2019 NISSAN LEAF

252 complaints filed with NHTSA.

252
Complaints
8
Crashes
3
Fires
13
Injuries
0
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

Not Rated/5
Overall
Not Rated/5
Front Crash
Not Rated/5
Side Crash
Not Rated/5
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Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM131
UNKNOWN OR OTHER38
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25
VISIBILITY/WIPER12
SERVICE BRAKES9
ENGINE8
POWER TRAIN8
BACK OVER PREVENTION4
SEAT BELTS2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING2
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION2
AIR BAGS1

Recalls (5)

23V49400017/07/2023

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

24V70000015/11/2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

19V65400012/09/2019

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additio

24V07100002/02/2024

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear

23V04800002/02/2023

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federa

Recent Complaints

20260219FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Nissan has instructed us not to use fast charging. However, I do not have a home charger and do not have access to any other charging option besides fast charging. This leaves me in a very difficult position. I am extremely concerned about my family’s safety and my own. I am constantly worried that the vehicle could catch fire at any time while we are inside. This situation has caused significant stress and anxiety, as I no longer feel confident that the car is safe to drive. Given these con

20260211ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Three issues remain unsolved as Nissan states there is no current fix. 1) Recall for battery/fast charge. Recall was supposed to be fixed by Nov 24 and has not been fixed. Fast charge could lead to fire. Charging is limited to level 1 or level 2. 2) Software update causes heat to stop working at will. This is a safety hazard as temps in the upper midwest dip below zero degress. Nissan consumer affairs state their engineers are working on it, but this is the second winter season I'm dealing wit

20260211UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Three issues remain unsolved as Nissan states there is no current fix. 1) Recall for battery/fast charge. Recall was supposed to be fixed by Nov 24 and has not been fixed. Fast charge could lead to fire. Charging is limited to level 1 or level 2. 2) Software update causes heat to stop working at will. This is a safety hazard as temps in the upper midwest dip below zero degress. Nissan consumer affairs state their engineers are working on it, but this is the second winter season I'm dealing wit

20260209ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the recall had been initiated two years prior, and the remedy was not available. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

20260206ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recall campaign R24B2 was issued 9/20/24 and there is still no remedy. It has prevented me from using my vehicle as intended because I am unable to go anywhere with a longer distance since I can't use level 3 charging. This issue has not been fixed in a timely manner and I contacted the dealership in 2025 - they DID NOT RESPOND. This is unacceptable. I believe I am entitled to a repurchase since I am unable to fully utilize this car safely. Also, another problem was just discovered regard

20260206UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Recall campaign R24B2 was issued 9/20/24 and there is still no remedy. It has prevented me from using my vehicle as intended because I am unable to go anywhere with a longer distance since I can't use level 3 charging. This issue has not been fixed in a timely manner and I contacted the dealership in 2025 - they DID NOT RESPOND. This is unacceptable. I believe I am entitled to a repurchase since I am unable to fully utilize this car safely. Also, another problem was just discovered regard

20260130FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Nissan has reported than some cars could abruptly catch fire while DC fast charging due to excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells. In certain circumstances, those excess deposits could create additional electrical resistance while fast charging, overheating the battery pack and causing a fire. The NHTSA's reference number is 24V-700. This problem was first discovered in 2024 and officially reported in September 2024. This is nearly a year and a half ago and limits the usefulness of

20260130ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Nissan has reported than some cars could abruptly catch fire while DC fast charging due to excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells. In certain circumstances, those excess deposits could create additional electrical resistance while fast charging, overheating the battery pack and causing a fire. The NHTSA's reference number is 24V-700. This problem was first discovered in 2024 and officially reported in September 2024. This is nearly a year and a half ago and limits the usefulness of

20260130UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Nissan has reported than some cars could abruptly catch fire while DC fast charging due to excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells. In certain circumstances, those excess deposits could create additional electrical resistance while fast charging, overheating the battery pack and causing a fire. The NHTSA's reference number is 24V-700. This problem was first discovered in 2024 and officially reported in September 2024. This is nearly a year and a half ago and limits the usefulness of

20260128ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled, however the contact received notifications from the dealer that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had initiated the recall in 2024, and parts were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

20260127UNKNOWN OR OTHER

September 19, 2024: NHSTA Recall 24V-700 due to lithium battery fire risk. I was advised: Do not quick charge. Two interim letters were sent in October and November 2024 saying no remedy was available; do not quick charge. A third interim letter was in June 2025 sent saying do not quick charge but remedy would be available in third quarter 2025. All of the above is verified in NHSTA Safety Recall Report: [XXX] . This report indicates that an interim remedy is being tested, a remedy that will s

20260126ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Nissan issued a recall on my 2019 Nissan Leaf for unsafe level 3 charging. I understood the answer to be a software update. It has been almost two years and no solution. I can't drive from Colorado Springs to Denver and back without having to charge. I need to be able to do this and I even had to buy a cheap ICE to get back and forth. I need this car to do what I need or I need Nissan to replace the battery or buy my car back so I can drive it as I need.

20260126UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I am filing this complaint regarding the ongoing safety risk and lack of remedy for NHTSA Recall 24V-700, which affects my 2019 Nissan Leaf. This recall was officially initiated in September/October 2024 due to a risk of high-voltage battery fires during Level 3 (DC Fast) charging caused by lithium deposits in the battery cells. It has been approximately 16 months since Nissan issued the interim notification advising owners to stop using Level 3 quick charging. To date, no functional remedy has

20260120ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while exiting an alley, the vehicle struck a sign. The contact stated that the blind spot on the vehicle blocked the view of the street sign. The panels were located by the small window and the windshield. The contact was not injured. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle

20260119ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This current recall has been not been solved in over a year: Sep 19,2024 Manufacturer Recall NumberR24B2 NHTSA Recall Number24V-700 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available. I cannot drive as intended because I am no longer able to use a level 3 charger. This is unacceptable and I am no longer able to make longer distant commutes.

20260112POWER TRAIN

Nissan Leaf experienced large state of charge fluctuations while driving. State of charge was jumping up and down rapidly. Vehicle was taken in to Alpine Nissan in Federal Height, Colorado. Car was diagnosed with a cell imbalance across multiple cells which coincides with recall number R24B2 (NTHSA - 24V-700). I have been trying for weeks to get Nissan Consumer Affairs to give me a solution for the car as its undrivable due to the safety defect. At this point I haven't been able to get anyone on

20260112ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Nissan Leaf experienced large state of charge fluctuations while driving. State of charge was jumping up and down rapidly. Vehicle was taken in to Alpine Nissan in Federal Height, Colorado. Car was diagnosed with a cell imbalance across multiple cells which coincides with recall number R24B2 (NTHSA - 24V-700). I have been trying for weeks to get Nissan Consumer Affairs to give me a solution for the car as its undrivable due to the safety defect. At this point I haven't been able to get anyone on

20260110ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RE: Manufacturer Recall Number R24B2 - No Remedy available for more than a year! I am the original owner of my 2019 Nissan Leaf SL in California but have been unable to use my car for traveling due to the fast charge port recall. I have performed all the services and the recalls at the local Nissan dealer but there is still no remedy for the fast charge issue. As per the purchase agreement with Nissan, I should be able to use fast chargers without limitation but the lack of ability to use the f

20260110ENGINE

RE: Manufacturer Recall Number R24B2 - No Remedy available for more than a year! I am the original owner of my 2019 Nissan Leaf SL in California but have been unable to use my car for traveling due to the fast charge port recall. I have performed all the services and the recalls at the local Nissan dealer but there is still no remedy for the fast charge issue. As per the purchase agreement with Nissan, I should be able to use fast chargers without limitation but the lack of ability to use the f

20260110POWER TRAIN

RE: Manufacturer Recall Number R24B2 - No Remedy available for more than a year! I am the original owner of my 2019 Nissan Leaf SL in California but have been unable to use my car for traveling due to the fast charge port recall. I have performed all the services and the recalls at the local Nissan dealer but there is still no remedy for the fast charge issue. As per the purchase agreement with Nissan, I should be able to use fast chargers without limitation but the lack of ability to use the f